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NSW approves virtual fencing on farms
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
New export records for Aussie goatmeat
The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Agribusiness
ANZCO Foods' net profit plunges
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted…AgriZeroNZ partners with Innovate UK to drive agricultural innovation
AgriZeroNZ has entered a new partnership with Britain's national innovation agency, Innovate UK.20 rural community hubs awarded $5,000 each in Rabobank competition
Twenty rural community hubs across New Zealand will receive $5,000 to upgrade their facilities having been selected as the winners…Farmlands launches casual clothing range
Rural trader Farmlands has launched an exclusive new casual clothing range across its 42 stores nationwide and online.Nick Fisher appointed as new chair of farmer-led food charity
Meet the Need, New Zealand’s farmer-led food charity, has named Nick Fisher as its new chair.Farm Health
Farm technician’s dream job
Bella Taylor is living her dream.Farmers urged not to be complacent about TB
New Zealand's TBfree programme has made great progress in reducing the impact of the disease on livestock herds, but there’s…New genetic tool for beef farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a powerful new tool to help commercial beef farmers select the best…Sensors may aid early detection
A Research programme supported by Beef+Lamb NZ is investigating the potential of ‘accelerometer’ sensors for early detection of conditions such…Farmer input needed to combat FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on livestock farmers to take part in a survey measuring the financial…Machinery & Products
The JAC of all trades at National Fieldays
Already causing a stir in the burgeoning ute sector, JAC (“Jack”) has raised its profile by being named as the…New Holland combines crack 50 years
New Holland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction its Twin Rotor threshing and separation technology, which has evolved…Iconic TPW Woolpress turns 50!
The company behind the iconic TPW Woolpress, which fundamentally changed the way wool is baled in Australia and New Zealand,…LDV T60 Max Plus arrives as brand gains momentum with new distributor
While it wouldn’t be unfair to call the LDV T60 “the poor man’s ute”, a change of distributor in 2023…Waikato’s Ag and Civil Machinery Direct secures sole NZ distribution of Kemper's precision forage gear
Ag and Civil Machinery Direct, a division of Hamilton- based Waikato tractors, has recently been awarded the sole distribution in…Motoring
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…» Latest Print Issues Online
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